Derby Day

Black Fascinator {AZ-Tex Hat Co} | Horse Print Dress {French Connection - Old - Similar + Same Print/Diff Dress} | Earrings {Express} | Necklace {Nordstrom - Similar} | Pony Purse {asos - Old} | Gold Cuff {c/o Kendra Scott - Scottsdale Quarter} | Midi Ring {Nasty Gal} | Wedges {Similar} | Nail Varnish {Illamasqua - Cameo} As you may (or may not) know last Saturday marked the 140th renewal of "The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports": The Kentucky Derby! Now, I live no where near Kentucky or the fabulous race itself but Derby Day festivities were plentiful in Scottsdale, AZ & the required attire was GRAND! I already had the perfect dress, heels, bag & jewelry, the only thing missing was a fabulous hat. Luckily, there's a fantastic hat shop in my area that specializes in + carries every kind of hat you could imagine/desire & they've become my go-to (remember THIS one?) for any kind of special "hat required" occasion. Only one question remained: BIG hat or whimsical fascinator!? I quickly decided that a majority of the attendees would likely show up in a big hat (as they are easier to come by & more practical/versatile), so the answer was clear and I was off to the races! I couldn't be more thrilled with my choice. Although difficult to drive in (thank you sunroof), the abundance of compliments this fascinator commanded solidified it as my new favorite "hat"! Now I just need to find more excuses/occasions to wear it. Any ideas??